The Muddy Boots Blog
Dave Griffith

( A reprint from Muddy Boots 2017 ) I went to a New England boarding school in that late 1960’s. Part of that experience is the...

We have had three dogs since moving to New Hope in 1993: Duncan, Piper, and our current Clover. We installed a Dog Fence with Duncan to...

This time of year, I am often reminded of the draw of water. For all the years I have been married, we have always found our way to the...

It has been 5 years since we lost Piper, our second Westie. Several dog friends have asked for a repost of my thoughts on his passing. We...

Yesterday morning I had breakfast with Anne Rice Burgress, the new Executive Director of Episcopal Community Services, and I took on the...

With PBS calling attention to an American Family I thought it appropriate to post my favorite quote from a member of the clan. I tip my...

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Good...

On May 1, 2019 I was elected by my fellow board members to be the next Chairmen of the Academy of Natural Science of Drexel University...

I played hockey. I quit when I was 37. I remain a fan. To me, it is still the greatest game on the planet. If you are a fan and if you...

When I graduated from college and interviewing for my first job, I was fortunate to get an interview with IBM. One of the meetings was...

One of the many benefits of living where we live is there is a long and deep Quaker tradition and active practice. To be clear I am not...

When I was a young man in boarding school, my Latin teacher was Mr. Hopley who, while proficient with the language of ancient Rome, also...

I was recently invited to speak at Westminster where I am an Alumnus. Given our work they asked me to talk about Poverty, Privilege, and...

…After 37 years of working in the for-profit world, I was asked to lead a nonprofit social service agency in Philadelphia. Having made...

The principle of Muddy Boots is straightforward. You put on your boots, go into the world, ask questions, listen, learn, and act on that...

I am sitting on the same porch that I was in 2012 when I wrote my remarks for later in 2013 when I was introduced as the new Executive...

started writing Muddy Boots in 2013, shortly after I became executive director of Episcopal Community Services in Philadelphia. I wanted...

Legacy. Noun: An amount of money or property left to someone in a will. Adjective: Denoting or relating to software or hardware that has...

I am in a time of transition, milestones, and reflections. April 21st marked our 44th anniversary. It also now is the birthday of not...

I started writing Muddy Boots in 2013, shortly after I became executive director of Episcopal Community Services in Philadelphia. I...